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Take your dog to poop somewhere else! October 7 “Respondent’s dog defecated on neighbor’s lawn. As respondent was picking it up, the resident began yelling at the respondent.” October 8 “Vehicle parked in plot, is displaying nude pornographic magazine images over the window.” October 9 “Respondent heard large animal outside her door eating in her […]

Lab and co-working space to open early 2021, adding more research positions to the region In September, AgStart, a “nonprofit incubator” that helps increase the growth of food tech and agricultural companies and “strengthens the region’s innovative ecosystem,” announced the creation of Lab@AgStart. An AgStart press release described Lab@AgStart as “a unique, broad-based public-private collaboration […]

More entities allowed to reopen under Red Tier, sense of “normalcy” slowly returns to Davis Yolo County’s movement into the Red Tier for the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed some entities to begin planning for new ways of operation. The Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) has started preparing for a hybrid learning plan while the […]

Although researchers say “overt suppression” tactics have ended in California, historically underrepresented groups still show lower turnout in voting and registration As the Nov. 3 election approaches, election talk seems to consume every aspect of daily life—ballot boxes dot sidewalks, “I voted” selfies fill social media feeds and advertisements for state propositions stream on TV.  […]

Sustaining mental health remains important despite challenges posed by COVID-19, experts say Any student can schedule individual counselling sessions with the Student Health and Wellness Center by calling 1(530)752-0871. The phone number for the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1(800)273-8255 or text RELATE to 74174 to confidentially chat with a Crisis Counselor. Speak with […]

Creative solution will shelter residents from cold, decrease spread of COVID-19 On Sept. 22, the Davis City Council voted to lease 25 apartments for six months—from October until March—to 40 members of the homeless community. This program is primarily for those with an underlying health condition or people over 65 years, according to an article […]

Clubs cancel Halloween parties, find safe ways to have fun events The first fall quarter at UC Davis since the COVID-19 pandemic has begun, which means more students have returned to Davis. Although roughly 50% of undergraduate students are predicted to live in Davis this quarter, the increase in students has still impacted Davis.   City […]

Stop screaming and dancing outside! September 25 “Customer found a small baggy of what appears to be drugs.” September 26 “Male was sawing at his 2nd story balcony.” September 27 “Unable to open windows due to neighbors smoking pot in backyard.” “Party complaint. Several females outside screaming and dancing.” October 1 “Respondent requested more meat […]

Despite progressing into Red Tier, public officials urge residents to continue following safety guidelines On Sep. 29, the State of California moved Yolo County from the Purple Tier for COVID-19 down into the Red Tier. This action allows restaurants, gyms, movie theaters and other businesses to operate indoors with a reduced capacity.  Yolo County was […]

Hassibullah Shams Hassib was a third-year international relations major at UC Davis Students can schedule individual counseling from the SHCS by calling them at 1(530)752-0871.  The number for the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1(800)273-8255; the number for the 24/7 Crisis Text Line is 741741; the number to speak with a trained counselor through […]

In-person, virtual events allow participants to build friendships while following social distancing guidelines The City of Davis recently announced that its “Adaptive Recreation Team will offer programming this fall season with new virtual and socially distant options,” after a hiatus during the spring and summer due to COVID-19, according to a news statement published on […]

Local organizations provide resources to immigrant families, who face unique challenges during pandemic While COVID-19 has widely impacted communities everywhere, immigrant communities have faced added difficulties unique to their situation.  Yolo County Supervisor Jim Provenza noted that for many farmworkers and immigrants in Yolo County, the COVID-19 pandemic may have resulted in a significant decrease […]